Danish Army
Specific: Delivered by the British forces in
Germany just after WW II. The trucks were all used and
went through a repair-program at Air Base Skrydstrup
(where the picture was taken) before proceeding to the
end-users.Historical: The Bedford O-series was a
commercial truck which had been launched in 1939. Based
on the OL model and militarised for service with
simplified bodywork and single rear tires it was known as
the OY-series. Early war models had wooden rear bodies
and twin headlights. Production of the civilian trucks
was discontinued soon after the outbreak of the second
world war.
The OY-series, in particular the OYD general service
truck, played a variety of roles: mobile workshop, slave
battery, office, X-ray, canteen, and carrier of troops,
horses, machine guns and supplies.
A 30 cwt (1.500 kg) truck similar in appearance was known
as the OX.
Also civilian variants of the OX and OY military chassis
were available from 1941. The OWS was a 5-ton
short-wheelbase designed for various types of body,
whilst the OWL was the long-wheelbase equivalent. The OWB
was a 32 seat bus with body by Duple. Those vehicles were
available to civilian users under the Ministry of War
Transport licence.
The first contract calling for 5.000 30 cwt chassis and
11.000 3-tonners were signed in September 1939. The
OY-series was the most numerous British 3-tonner with
72.385 examples produced between 1940 and 1945.Length: 6.22 m (245 inches).Width: 2.18 m (86 inches).Height: 3.09 m (122 inches).Weight: 6.568 kg (14.450 lb.).
Engine: Own 6-cylinder, type WD, 3.519 cm3 (214 cubic
inches) displacement, liquid cooled.Horsepower: 72 at 3.000 rpm.Transmission: 4-speed.Transfer case: None.Electrical system: 12 volt. Brakes: Hydraulic with vacuum servo assistance.Tyres: 10.50 - 16.Fuel type: Petrol.Fuel capacity: 145 liter (32 gallons).Range: 450 km (280 miles).Crew: N/A.Additional: Maximum speed was around 65
km/h.Variants:Bedford OYC water tanker (30 kb)Bedford
OY Military Police(84 kb)